101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening sym… Read Full Bio ↴101 Strings was an umbrella term for a highly successful easy listening symphonic music organization, with a discography exceeding a hundred albums and a creative lifetime of roughly thirty years. Their LPs were individualized by the slogan "The Sound of Magnificence", a puffy cloud logo and sepia-toned photo of the orchestra. According to the photograph, the 101 Strings orchestra was composed of 124 string instruments (all male except for the harpist) and was conducted by Wilhelm Stephan. The orchestra's famous official photograph was taken in the Musikhalle Hamburg. In reality, of course, the recordings also featured a full brass, woodwind and percussion section, and not quite as many strings as are shown in the photograph. In later years (right up to the 80's), the recordings were made by a session orchestra in London, with a line-up including a modern "pop" rhythm section. In the late 1990's, the 101 Strings Orchestra was revived with "The New 101 Strings Orchestra" for a series of modern recordings.

Because of You
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics

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Because of you there's a song in my heart
Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this

Because of you my life is now worth while
And I can smile
Because of you

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worth while

And I can smile
Because of you

Overall Meaning

The song "Because Of You" by 101 Strings Orchestra is a love song that expresses the idea that the person singing only finds joy and happiness in their life because of their lover. The lyrics, "because of you there's a song in my heart" and "because of you my life is now worth while and I can smile," clearly express the idea that the singer's life would be less fulfilled without their partner's presence. The song also conveys the idea that the singer's romance with their partner began because of the other person.

The lyrics also express the singer's belief that their love is a crucial part of their life that brings warmth and light, with lines like "because of you the sun will shine, the moon and stars will say you're mine." These lyrics speak to the transformative power of love, how it can change a person's outlook on life and bring them joy and hope. The song ends with the idea that the singer can only live for their partner's love and kiss, which brings them joy and a sense of paradise.

Line by Line Meaning

Because of you there's a song in my heart
Despite the challenges and trials that come with life, your love fills me with so much joy and happiness that it inspires a tune in my heart.

Because of you my romance had its start
Meeting you was the beginning of a beautiful relationship that has enriched my life and brought me so much happiness.

Because of you the sun will shine
Your presence in my life makes everything so much brighter, even on the darkest days. You bring out the best in me.

The moon and stars will say you're mine
Your love shines so bright that it's as if the entire universe is witness to it. It's as if even the moon and stars can see how deeply we care for each other.

Forever and never to part
We will always be together, through thick and thin, in sickness and in health, no matter what. Our love is forever and unbreakable.

I only live for your love and your kiss
My life revolves around you; all I need is your love and affection to feel complete and fulfilled.

It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you is like being in a state of bliss; I feel calm, happy, and content knowing that you're there for me, always.

Because of you my life is now worth while
Without you, my life would be meaningless and empty. But with you by my side, I feel alive, fulfilled, and happy.

And I can smile
Simply thinking about you, being with you or knowing you are happy brings a huge smile to my face. Because of you, my smile will never fade.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson

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